WashingtonThe United States said Saturday it is stepping up its fight against Covid-19 (coronavirus) and extending a European travel ban to include the United Kingdom and Ireland, while acknowledging that some domestic travel curbs are also being considered. "Americans in the UK or Ireland can come home. NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVELMeanwhile, Trump advised against non-essential travel and said officials were considering imposing travel restrictions within the United States. Advertisement"If you don't have to travel, I wouldn't do it," Trump told the news conference. Flights that take off from the UK and Ireland before 11:59 pm on Monday (0359 GMT Tuesday) will be allowed entry into the United States.

Source: Daily Nation March 15, 2020 05:26 UTC